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the identity of a robocall? >> my guess would be that they have found generally speaking that indicates that the person is a real person as opposed to an answering machine or an office somebody and it may be somebody you actually is not even enough to believe it makes a difference. that might be a qualifying characteristic as well. the general anticipation is that it indicates that you are much more willing to actually listen to the end of that as opposed to it hanging up when rachel introduces herself. >> we have a couple of questions from in the room and e-mail that relate to other panels coming up in the day. i will hold those for the moderators of those panels. the last question, will the power. slides be made available after today? the answer to that is, yes. they will be posted online so you can have access to them. some of the info graphics will be available for people in the room today outside on the table. with that, i will turn it over to the next panel. let me thank the chief technology officers. [app
the identity of a robocall? >> my guess would be that they have found generally speaking that indicates that the person is a real person as opposed to an answering machine or an office somebody and it may be somebody you actually is not even enough to believe it makes a difference. that might be a qualifying characteristic as well. the general anticipation is that it indicates that you are much more willing to actually listen to the end of that as opposed to it hanging up when rachel...
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sales- based robocalls to consumers. those calls are prohibited even if your phone number is not on the national do not call registries. the only exception is that the consumer has provided the business with the express written permission to robocall them. the handful of types of calls that are not covered under the telemarketing sales oral -- business to business calls are generally not covered, and debt collection calls are generally not covered, customer service and customer satisfaction calls, survey calls but only if they don't contain a sales pitch. if it is a service call that tries to end up selling you a trip for a cruise or some sort of product, that is against the rule. political calls are not covered under the telemarketing sales world. if they don't include a sales pitch. there are special exceptions to ftc jurisdictions. banks, fund companies, insurance companies are not covered and there's a separate exception for robocalls that deliver a health care message made on behalf of a covered entity as defined by
sales- based robocalls to consumers. those calls are prohibited even if your phone number is not on the national do not call registries. the only exception is that the consumer has provided the business with the express written permission to robocall them. the handful of types of calls that are not covered under the telemarketing sales oral -- business to business calls are generally not covered, and debt collection calls are generally not covered, customer service and customer satisfaction...
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second robocall trial. wjz is live at the mitchell courthouse. derek valcourt is there, and has the final arguments from both sides. derek? >> reporter: in closing arguments today, prosecutors called that robocall, quote, blatantly fraudulent. the state saying this is a bunch of bull. right now, 12 jurors are deliberating to decide who is right. >> the political consultant jewelius -- julius henson, there is nothing to do but wait. while the jury looks at the robocal you -- robocall he wrote. >> we're talling to let everyone know that governor o'malley and president obama have been successful. we're okay. relax. everything is fine. the only thing left is to watch it on tv tonight. >> reporter: in closing arguments, the state prosecutor said that was election fraud, a scheme by henson and ehrlich's campaign manager, paul schurick, to suppress the african american vote. >> this type of behavior is
second robocall trial. wjz is live at the mitchell courthouse. derek valcourt is there, and has the final arguments from both sides. derek? >> reporter: in closing arguments today, prosecutors called that robocall, quote, blatantly fraudulent. the state saying this is a bunch of bull. right now, 12 jurors are deliberating to decide who is right. >> the political consultant jewelius -- julius henson, there is nothing to do but wait. while the jury looks at the robocal you -- robocall...
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and a solution ll be graded much high if it can block all illegal robocalls and no legal robocalls. melissa: i got to tell you. really applaud this. this is real thinking about it right. you put moneyut on the street to people to get something don make it a contest. give them a reward. rather than tryingo reinvent the wheel yourself. how did you come up with this idea? well we've been pursui every strategy we can think of when it comes to illegal robocalls. wee been dog agressive law enforcement. we shut down companies responsible for billions of calls in federal court. we're making ourr targeting more strategic. for example we set up a robocall honey pot. 've been rching o to end industry. melissa: what's a robocall honey pot? you can't really throw that ouon the table and expect noto explain it. what is that? >> it is a way, we have our ow telephone lines that are receiving robocalls. it allows us to get evidence about those calls much more quickly andct ont more quickly. melissa: real interesting. how did you come up with $50,000? it sound really hard. m not sure that is enough?
and a solution ll be graded much high if it can block all illegal robocalls and no legal robocalls. melissa: i got to tell you. really applaud this. this is real thinking about it right. you put moneyut on the street to people to get something don make it a contest. give them a reward. rather than tryingo reinvent the wheel yourself. how did you come up with this idea? well we've been pursui every strategy we can think of when it comes to illegal robocalls. wee been dog agressive law...
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. >> reporter: many are recorded messages or robocallers. >> most of them are from credit card companies. the worst one is card services and credit services. >> reporter: the federal trade commission took action against the robocalling operation in 2010. one you've probably heard. >> hello this is rachel from card holder services. >> reporter: that was two years ago. how is rachel still calling? >> it's almost certainly a different attorney. >> reporter: he is staff attorney and is responsible for tracking down violators. it's a tough job because technology is making it easy to fake the number you see on caller i.d. it's a time consuming process. >> they've freed up the market, so the telephone company that had it originally probably sold it to another company. so there may be three or four down the line before you find the person. >> reporter: robocall complaints are up, so the federal trade commission is holding a brainstorming meeting on thursday. >> we hope the summit will result in ways for us to find solutions and got more of the robocallers. >> reporter: she said when she blocks t
. >> reporter: many are recorded messages or robocallers. >> most of them are from credit card companies. the worst one is card services and credit services. >> reporter: the federal trade commission took action against the robocalling operation in 2010. one you've probably heard. >> hello this is rachel from card holder services. >> reporter: that was two years ago. how is rachel still calling? >> it's almost certainly a different attorney. >>...
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the first example is what i call old school robocalling. let's consider someone that wants to call a million workable million people. in the old school robocalling scenario, it was a much more permanent structure that you had to set up. so, you were going to be investing significant amounts of capital into a specialized hardware and equipment. you were then going to need -- you certainly can't just plug a few phone lines into the back of it. it would take weeks. so you had to order ads3 or something like that with a lot of sports or lines if you will to come in there. this takes 60 to 90 days to set up and you come with multi-year contract and a thousand dollars, you know, a month commitment to use that, so it wasn't the kind of thing you just set up with a bunch of some wanted calls and then ran away. it was something bigger than that. and what we have seen moving forward is this robocalling. what that has done is made is a you don't really require special equipment. you need a big fat internet connection you can get today in a few days. t
the first example is what i call old school robocalling. let's consider someone that wants to call a million workable million people. in the old school robocalling scenario, it was a much more permanent structure that you had to set up. so, you were going to be investing significant amounts of capital into a specialized hardware and equipment. you were then going to need -- you certainly can't just plug a few phone lines into the back of it. it would take weeks. so you had to order ads3 or...
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if you receive an unwanted robocall, the feds want you to complain. for each violation, they face up to a $16,500 fine. >> it can add up very quickly if they called a number of consumers who don't want to be called who complain. >> when you start getting calls five times a day, you feel like you're being harassed. >> thank you and have a great day. >> that was liz crenshaw reporting. if you're still receiving unwanted robocalls, report them to both the fcc and the ftc. you can fine those phone numbers and websites on our website. head on over to nbcwashington.com and search robocalls. >>> you know, it's big sports weekend here in d.c. >> rg3 will be introduced this afternoon. bryce harper will make his debut tonight. and the caps starting playoff games. >> we've asked you on twitter and facebook what you think the biggest story is. >> i'm thinking rg3. even the non-redskins fans have to realize this is a smart move for d.c. i just got one from soup man he keeps it simple. he says nats. harper.
if you receive an unwanted robocall, the feds want you to complain. for each violation, they face up to a $16,500 fine. >> it can add up very quickly if they called a number of consumers who don't want to be called who complain. >> when you start getting calls five times a day, you feel like you're being harassed. >> thank you and have a great day. >> that was liz crenshaw reporting. if you're still receiving unwanted robocalls, report them to both the fcc and the ftc....
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he said the row robocall -- robocall was intnded to be a reverse ie -- intended reserious psychology. >> relax, everything is fine, the only thing left is to watch on tv tonight. >> prosecutors say that call was illegal, intended to discourage people from voting. >> this type of behavior is more than just a dirty trick. >> henson also faces charges because the call did not carry the legally required authority line identifying it was paid for by bob urlik's campaign. he said he was just a consultant doing what his client wanted. >> the auto call tag that's in question was not my responsibility. as a matter of fact, i advised the campaign to use the authority line, they choose not to. >> reporter: i expect henson will spend the rest of the day on the stand testifying. it's possible his testimony could even carry into tomorrow. we're live at the courthouse. witness eyewitness news. >> we will bring updates later today. >>> three children remains hospitalized after they're recued from a fire. firefighters say they found three children, ageing 7, 11 and 16 trapped inside. they suffered smo
he said the row robocall -- robocall was intnded to be a reverse ie -- intended reserious psychology. >> relax, everything is fine, the only thing left is to watch on tv tonight. >> prosecutors say that call was illegal, intended to discourage people from voting. >> this type of behavior is more than just a dirty trick. >> henson also faces charges because the call did not carry the legally required authority line identifying it was paid for by bob urlik's campaign. he...
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we will bring you the later on the robocall trial. a high hire harbor stunt. we stay on the story as nick melinda getting ready to walk -- getting ready to walk -- gets ready to walk above the water. >> stay with us, your five day forecast is next. ,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> welcome back. it gets nice through mother's day weekend. 77, 75 and 78. we're not going to have that summertime humidity. monday watch for an afternoon thunderstorm. look for a high around 79. that's just a great run of weather. let's issue the car wash alert and throw it back inside. >> be able to do the hair for once. this has been awful this stretch. >> so bad. >> i do -- do not miss tonight's cbs prime time line up followed by eyewitness news at is 1:00. >> we -- 11:00. >> with -- we will have the latest on nick melinda's challenge. >> it's exciting. >> it's ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
we will bring you the later on the robocall trial. a high hire harbor stunt. we stay on the story as nick melinda getting ready to walk -- getting ready to walk -- gets ready to walk above the water. >> stay with us, your five day forecast is next. ,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> welcome back. it gets nice through mother's day weekend. 77, 75 and 78. we're not going to have that summertime humidity. monday watch for an afternoon thunderstorm. look for a high around 79. that's just a great run...
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. >> a new argument popped up in the robocalls case. it involves another robocalls that also went out in november 2010. jayne miller is live in the newsroom with details. >> julius henson is essentially arguing the state prosecutor's cherry pick this case. he is asking why go after this robocalls and not another one in another race in the same election. julius henson, hard by the bob ehrlich campaign in 2010, admits he is the one who wrote the now infamous robocalls that went to more than 100,000 voters on election night that year. it suggested the race was over, even though the polls had not closed. >> i am calling to let everyone know that governor o'malley and president obama have been successful. >> hinson is accused of fraud because prosecutors say the cult misled voters and pelt -- failed to identify who paid for -- prosecutors say the call a misled voters. julius henson is trying something different. he wants the state prosecutors filed in a different case in the western part of the state. the issue there, a robocalls that went o
. >> a new argument popped up in the robocalls case. it involves another robocalls that also went out in november 2010. jayne miller is live in the newsroom with details. >> julius henson is essentially arguing the state prosecutor's cherry pick this case. he is asking why go after this robocalls and not another one in another race in the same election. julius henson, hard by the bob ehrlich campaign in 2010, admits he is the one who wrote the now infamous robocalls that went to...
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julius henson admits he is the one who wrote the infamous robocall. it went out to more than 100,000 voters. it suggested the race was over even though the polls hadn't closed. >> governor o'malley has been successful. >> julius henson is accused of fraud. prosecutors say the call misled voters. 11 news caught up with henson before his trial was set to begin in february. he said the case against him should be thrown out. >> basically, the state made a mistake in bringing this case, and we will prove it. >> a former ehrlich aide, paul schurick, was sentenced. he was convicted in the same scandal. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the attorney general said his office may petition the supreme court after it struck down part of a law that lets police collect dna from suspects. they said it amounts to an unreasonable search and seizure. doug gansler says he disagrees with the ruling. a maryland court has upheld the firing of a police officer who pushed a skateboarder. the firing was upheld on friday. he was caught on video berate a teenager at the inner harbo
julius henson admits he is the one who wrote the infamous robocall. it went out to more than 100,000 voters. it suggested the race was over even though the polls hadn't closed. >> governor o'malley has been successful. >> julius henson is accused of fraud. prosecutors say the call misled voters. 11 news caught up with henson before his trial was set to begin in february. he said the case against him should be thrown out. >> basically, the state made a mistake in bringing this...
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head to nbc washington.com and simply search robocalls. so it should get better but we do have to complain if you don't want them you must complain. >> those fines aren't just a slap on the wrist. >> no. if enough people say these guys called me and i told them not to i never gave my consent $16,500 times all those phone calls it may stop. >> that's great. >> thank you, liz. >>> let's get the latest on our cold, wintry forecast. doug? >> you looked outside and you say what a beautiful -- maybe not. plenty of clouds. rain continues to come on through in parts of the region yes. very, very chilly. right now a temperature of 45 degrees but any time you see one of those more moderate rain showers come through and there are a few of them out there, the temperatures do drop. winds right now out of the west northwest at 10 miles an hour so the wind chill right now for most of you is in the 30s. reston, last hour was 41 degrees with the shower. now up to 43. 43 in leesburg. some areas did report a little bit of snow mixing in with the rain. i saw
head to nbc washington.com and simply search robocalls. so it should get better but we do have to complain if you don't want them you must complain. >> those fines aren't just a slap on the wrist. >> no. if enough people say these guys called me and i told them not to i never gave my consent $16,500 times all those phone calls it may stop. >> that's great. >> thank you, liz. >>> let's get the latest on our cold, wintry forecast. doug? >> you looked outside...
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prosecutors say that amounted to a misleading robocall. they si it -- they say it was description and should have been -- deception and should have been punished. we spoke with julius henson just a few moments ago that talked to us about this 20 month or deal an he talked to us about what the campaign of governor bob urlik knew. >> probably some other senior people in the campaign office knew that day. i'm not sure what he knows. i don't think the state was interested in that. the state was interested in julius henson only. they didn't get -- bother to get their phones or raid their houses or do anything. from day one they decided it's julius, let's do him. >> reporter: of course bob urlik's campaign manager was convicted on these exact same charges. the skrur -- jury found him guilty of all four of those control charges. he does face possible criminal punishment, up to a year in jail. that is not at all likely to be the punishment he will face. sentencing for this one charge that he was found guilty of here today will happen on june 13th.
prosecutors say that amounted to a misleading robocall. they si it -- they say it was description and should have been -- deception and should have been punished. we spoke with julius henson just a few moments ago that talked to us about this 20 month or deal an he talked to us about what the campaign of governor bob urlik knew. >> probably some other senior people in the campaign office knew that day. i'm not sure what he knows. i don't think the state was interested in that. the state...
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. >>> in just hours, we learn the punishment for the robocalls. tonight he sits down for his first in-depth interview since his conviction. >> reporter: henson makes no apologies for the election night robocalls. >> it was a very clean call. >> reporter: but democrats called it dirty, an illegal attempt at voter suppression. the state prosecutor went after him. >> why do you think they did that? >> i'm happy, bitter, evil. >> reporter: in his first in-depth interview, he believes his prosecution was politically motivated. >> it was about trying to do something to an officer who worked for a republican. >> who do you think is behind this? >> the democratic hire arky. governor omalley appointed the state prosecutor. i'm sure the first question he asked was how you feel about robocallsment. >> robocalls. >> reporter: he won criminal convictions but said there was no evidence to prove former governor bob eurlich knew about the robocalls. >> do you think he knew about it? >> i'm sure the state didn't want to find out if he knew. >> why? >> they weren't
. >>> in just hours, we learn the punishment for the robocalls. tonight he sits down for his first in-depth interview since his conviction. >> reporter: henson makes no apologies for the election night robocalls. >> it was a very clean call. >> reporter: but democrats called it dirty, an illegal attempt at voter suppression. the state prosecutor went after him. >> why do you think they did that? >> i'm happy, bitter, evil. >> reporter: in his first...
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closing arguments in the case tomorrow of the robocalls case of julius henson. he wrapped up three days of testimony today. barry simms joins us live from the courthouse with more. >> throughout his testimony, julius henson has defended his actions, denied any wrongdoing, and claims he did everything he was supposed to do, according to the contract. confidence he explain to the jury how and why he was hired, julius henson ended his testimony. >> i think we explained the case, very well. i think it went extremely well. >> prosecutors accused him of election fraud. hanson served as a consultant for the bob ehrlich for governor campaign in 2012. he claims the robocalls was designed to encourage voting but the prosecution said it was designed to suppress the african-american voting. >> he told the jurors the robocalls and not to 100,000 voters in baltimore city. in december last year, the jury found paul schurick guilty of election fraud. his sense included 30 days of home detention at 500 hours of community service. he is appealing his sentence in the case. >> all
closing arguments in the case tomorrow of the robocalls case of julius henson. he wrapped up three days of testimony today. barry simms joins us live from the courthouse with more. >> throughout his testimony, julius henson has defended his actions, denied any wrongdoing, and claims he did everything he was supposed to do, according to the contract. confidence he explain to the jury how and why he was hired, julius henson ended his testimony. >> i think we explained the case, very...
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>>> robocall trial, a key ruling in the high profile case. >> will all the charges stand against henson. >> i'm jessica kartalija. >> i'm don scott. >>> breaking news in the trial of julius henson , the political operative charged in the robocall scandal. derek valcourt explains the judge made a decision about some of the charges. good afternoon, derrick. >> reporter: the judge decide to throw out one of the three conspiracy charges saying it was redundant and therefore unnecessary but the rest of the case moves full speed ahead. a group of supporters followed consultant henson to court. he is hoping to avoid the same fate as ehrlich's campaign manager. a jury found him guilty for sending robocalls to 112,000 registered democrats hinting there was no need to go vote. >> basically the state made a mistake in bringing this case and we will prove it. >> reporter: henson was behind the robocalls. his friend and assistant expected to testify as she did in the trial, the calls were a form of reverse psychology. the prosecutor sees it differently charging it violated election laws, amounted to
>>> robocall trial, a key ruling in the high profile case. >> will all the charges stand against henson. >> i'm jessica kartalija. >> i'm don scott. >>> breaking news in the trial of julius henson , the political operative charged in the robocall scandal. derek valcourt explains the judge made a decision about some of the charges. good afternoon, derrick. >> reporter: the judge decide to throw out one of the three conspiracy charges saying it was...
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. >>> robocall crackdown. if you're still getting annoying telemarketing phone calls, new rules could finally make them stop. >>> and life lessons from the basketball wonder jeremy lin. on being underestimated, overlooked, and then setting the world on fire. >> jeremy lin from downtown. >>> good evening. we begin with a homecoming that became a reality check for republican mitt romney. tonight, wrestling with some sobering political news. even though he was born and raised in michigan, his father was governor of the state, tonight, dark horse rick santorum is surging. not a wonderful welcome for the native son come home. and abc's david muir is right there with him tonight. david? >> reporter: diane, good evening. in talking with a key romney adviser late today, i asked how crucial is a win here in michigan? and here's as far as they would go. it's better to win than to lose. but impossible to game out at this point. hardly the confidence you would here that mitt romney's here at home. and if he loses here in
. >>> robocall crackdown. if you're still getting annoying telemarketing phone calls, new rules could finally make them stop. >>> and life lessons from the basketball wonder jeremy lin. on being underestimated, overlooked, and then setting the world on fire. >> jeremy lin from downtown. >>> good evening. we begin with a homecoming that became a reality check for republican mitt romney. tonight, wrestling with some sobering political news. even though he was born...
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those who set up robocalls that jam phone banks were prosecuted. maryland successfully prosecuted the makers of the relax the election won -- is one cause. existing federal law is violated by prohibiting false information on dates of election or polling place locations or false claims of eligibility to vote among other practices that witnesses rightfully decry. the constitutionality of prohibiting various claims of endorsement will have to wait until the supreme court's decision in alvarez is handed down hopefully thursday. this bill is also notable for what it omits, voter de eshgdila serious constitutional violation. none of the proponents of this bill want to do anything about that. the obama administration first denied florida access to its data base of illegal aliens for nine months, then sued the state for trying to remove ineligible voters supposedly too close to the election. florida and other states should be able to use the data base to remove ineligible voters after the election and to prosecute those who voted illegally. if we want to g
those who set up robocalls that jam phone banks were prosecuted. maryland successfully prosecuted the makers of the relax the election won -- is one cause. existing federal law is violated by prohibiting false information on dates of election or polling place locations or false claims of eligibility to vote among other practices that witnesses rightfully decry. the constitutionality of prohibiting various claims of endorsement will have to wait until the supreme court's decision in alvarez is...
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authorizing those now notorious election-night robocalls. suggesting there was no need to go vote because governor o'malley had already won, even though the polls were not even closed yet. in court, schurick addressed the judge, telling him i'm disappointed in myself. it was a consultant's recommendation, but my decision. he called it a profound personal failure, saying it ended my career and put my family through hell. i'm here to apologize. i asked him if he had any regrets about authorizing that robocall. >> regret? yeah. i just walked out of a courtroom. you're damn right i have some regret. it was a mistake. it was the wrong decision am we live with consequences. >> reporter: the judge told suric he would also have to do 500 hours of community service. and he would have to split that service in the two communities that were impacted by these robocalls, 250 hours of community service in baltimore city, 250 in prince george's county. at the mitchell courthouse other derek valcourt, wjz eyewitness news. >> and new at 5:00, schurick talks a
authorizing those now notorious election-night robocalls. suggesting there was no need to go vote because governor o'malley had already won, even though the polls were not even closed yet. in court, schurick addressed the judge, telling him i'm disappointed in myself. it was a consultant's recommendation, but my decision. he called it a profound personal failure, saying it ended my career and put my family through hell. i'm here to apologize. i asked him if he had any regrets about authorizing...
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on election day, he scribbled a robocall message on an mcdonald napkin. he said paul schurick approved it. calls went out to voters implying that the race was over, even though the polls were still open. he maintains that he did not run the show, and he was an adviser. >> i told them the correct thing to do. they refuse to do it. >> based on his reputation, the jury said because he knew better, he should have done the right thing. >> you have to follow the election laws. you must follow them to the letter. >> prosecutors declared their pleased by the verdict. " we thought it was the right thing to bring the case. it was brought -- it was right to bring the charges that we did. >> the case is not over. julius henson and his attorney want a new trial. the prosecution considers it baseless. >> the previous verdict against paul schurick and the fact that they did indicate that he was responsible for that authority line. >> julius henson says this case costing millions of lost consulting fees. he plans to donate campaign opposing the same-sex marriage. -- join
on election day, he scribbled a robocall message on an mcdonald napkin. he said paul schurick approved it. calls went out to voters implying that the race was over, even though the polls were still open. he maintains that he did not run the show, and he was an adviser. >> i told them the correct thing to do. they refuse to do it. >> based on his reputation, the jury said because he knew better, he should have done the right thing. >> you have to follow the election laws. you...
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keep in mind, three types of robocalls are legal. calls from charities you have donated to in the past, surveys if they aren't asking you to buy anything and political robocalls. 'tis the season for those. i'm vicky nguyen. >> thank you. it can be very annoying. if you have a tip for our investigative unit call us at 888-996-tips or send us an e-mail directly to the unit at nbcbayarea.com. >>> mission accomplished. they pulled it off. a bay area company that moves large equipment just moved something very, very large and very, very expensive. the space shuttle "endeavour." the company engineered and carried out its final journey. the company used it's computer controlled trailers to transport the 175,000-pound shuttle through 12 miles of city streets in of all places los angeles. they managed to pull it off without a hitch. the company spent months preparing for the big move. >> it was a huge honor, a huge honor to be part of that project. the people of l.a. were very welcoming and all the public was amazing out there. everyone seeme
keep in mind, three types of robocalls are legal. calls from charities you have donated to in the past, surveys if they aren't asking you to buy anything and political robocalls. 'tis the season for those. i'm vicky nguyen. >> thank you. it can be very annoying. if you have a tip for our investigative unit call us at 888-996-tips or send us an e-mail directly to the unit at nbcbayarea.com. >>> mission accomplished. they pulled it off. a bay area company that moves large equipment...
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another trial for julius henson, the man behind the election night robocalls. how he is defending his actions in court. >>> death of osama bin laden, how it is impacting the presidential race. >>> i'm mary bubala, with a closeup look to repair the baltimore basilica from last month's earthquake. >> check in for these stories and all the day's breaking news. >> eyewitness news at 5:00 starts now. >>> final chapter. the man behind the robocall controversy goes on trial. >> the defense from bob ehrlich's former campaign consultant. >> hi. i'm kai jackson. and i'm mary bubala. here's what people are talking about. >> jury selection is under way in the case against julius henson. prosecutors say he tried to suppress voter turnout, using robocalls election night of 2010. wjz is live at the courthouse, derek valcourt explains, the case moves forward, despite attempts to have that thrown out. th reporter: the defense says
another trial for julius henson, the man behind the election night robocalls. how he is defending his actions in court. >>> death of osama bin laden, how it is impacting the presidential race. >>> i'm mary bubala, with a closeup look to repair the baltimore basilica from last month's earthquake. >> check in for these stories and all the day's breaking news. >> eyewitness news at 5:00 starts now. >>> final chapter. the man behind the robocall controversy...
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but henson argued the robocall was reverse psychology. and jurors agreed, there was nothing illegal about it. >> when you come down to dealing with voters, and everyone is trying to get folks on their side, it's a tactic, you know. you see it in the media every day. >> reporter: but the robocall did not contain the legally- required authority line, saying it was paid for by the ehrlich campaign. henson said he left it out at his customer's request. >> i told them the correct thing to do. they refused to do it. >> reporter: but jurors found him guilty of conspiring to leave off the authority line. yet not guilty of actually leaving it off. the jury forewoman told wjz, jurors felt an experienced consultant like henson should have known better. >> he already knew. he should have never put his business involved in that. he never should have done that. >> reporter: henson says he will appeal on his one guilty charge. and he says he is moving on. he will next be putting his political campaign knowledge to work, fighting against same-sex marriag
but henson argued the robocall was reverse psychology. and jurors agreed, there was nothing illegal about it. >> when you come down to dealing with voters, and everyone is trying to get folks on their side, it's a tactic, you know. you see it in the media every day. >> reporter: but the robocall did not contain the legally- required authority line, saying it was paid for by the ehrlich campaign. henson said he left it out at his customer's request. >> i told them the correct...
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he went to work for bob ehrlich on the eve infamous robocalls. prosecutors said the call used fraud to suppress votes by suggesting the election is over. julius henson says not true. >> the call the not they don't vote. the call did not say the election is over. -- the call did not say don't go. >> prosecutors say cuyahoga center offered a strategy that ehrlich rejected to keep black voters at home -- prosecutors say julius henson offered a strategy that early projected to keep black voters at home. >> for example, we need additional i.d. that is suppression. what are campaign did was simply trying to get your votes to the poll. >> paul schurick was convicted in december in the robocalls case. henson is trying to convince jurors he is not criminally culpable because he was only an adviser to the campaign and had no decision making authority. he also argues he got left holding back -- holding bacthe . >> an aide to bob ehrlich said he did not know if hanson had been paid or not. he said they use reverse psychology to motivate voters to get to the
he went to work for bob ehrlich on the eve infamous robocalls. prosecutors said the call used fraud to suppress votes by suggesting the election is over. julius henson says not true. >> the call the not they don't vote. the call did not say the election is over. -- the call did not say don't go. >> prosecutors say cuyahoga center offered a strategy that ehrlich rejected to keep black voters at home -- prosecutors say julius henson offered a strategy that early projected to keep...
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admits he wrote the infamous robocall. suggesting that they need not vote because governor o'malley had already won. >> we're okay. relax. >> the calls did not say, do not vote. the calls did not say the election is over. >> it also did not have the legally-required tag line, identifying that it was really from the ehrlich campaign. henson said he blames ehrlich's campaign for that omission. >> i told them to put the tag on it. they refused. i sent it to a second person. they still refuse. why am i responsible for a decision that was not mine to make? >> reporter: in opening statements, his defense attorneys told jurors that his client had been thrown under the bus for the robocall that henson insists was not intended to suppress voter turnout. and i said that was the purpose of the call in the first place, to motivate, to sway people to go vote. the state's own witness put on a witness that said they did exactly that. >> reporter: but prosecutors see it differently. they're going to continue to try to make their case to t
admits he wrote the infamous robocall. suggesting that they need not vote because governor o'malley had already won. >> we're okay. relax. >> the calls did not say, do not vote. the calls did not say the election is over. >> it also did not have the legally-required tag line, identifying that it was really from the ehrlich campaign. henson said he blames ehrlich's campaign for that omission. >> i told them to put the tag on it. they refused. i sent it to a second person....
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julius henson is a self admitted author of the robocalls that went out on election day
julius henson is a self admitted author of the robocalls that went out on election day
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republicans are playing dirty tricks with robocalls in wisconsin. state senator lena taylor wants an investigation. stay with us. we're right back. recently, students from 31 countries took part in a science test. the top academic performers surprised some people. so did the country that came in 17th place. let's raise the bar and elevate our academic standards. let's do what's best for our students-by investing in our teachers. let's solve this. progressive saved me money on my car insurance for doing the right thing behind the wheel. what a concept. excuse me, sir, do you know how fast you were going? exactly 25 miles per hour. that makes you a safe driver. keep driving safe. -are you serious? -absolutely. i couldn't help but notice, you applied your brakes smoothly and evenly. you know, progressive rewards safe drivers. think of this as a reward forward. thank you! nice -- you stopped at the stop sign. you qualify for a safe driver discount. wow! keep safe and keep saving. >>> coming up, will today's high voert turnout be enough to defeat the mas
republicans are playing dirty tricks with robocalls in wisconsin. state senator lena taylor wants an investigation. stay with us. we're right back. recently, students from 31 countries took part in a science test. the top academic performers surprised some people. so did the country that came in 17th place. let's raise the bar and elevate our academic standards. let's do what's best for our students-by investing in our teachers. let's solve this. progressive saved me money on my car insurance...
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julius henson admits he is the one who wrote the infamous robocall. it suggested the race was over even though the polls hadn't closed at. >> governor o'malley has been successful. >> julius henson is accused of fraud. 11 news caught up with henson before is a trial was set to begin in february. he said the case against him should be thrown out. >> basically, the state made a mistake in bringing this case, and we will prove it. , paulormer ehrlich aide sa schurick, was sentenced. >> owners of pit bulls are liable for damages if the dog attack somebody. if you can shoot the owner knew the dog was say pit bull, that would be enough to file a lawsuit. : say the law needs to be outbreed neutral -- opponents say the lot needs to be breed neutral. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think it is fair for the law to hold the owners of pit bulls and pit bull mixes responsible for damages caused by their dogs? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> more than
julius henson admits he is the one who wrote the infamous robocall. it suggested the race was over even though the polls hadn't closed at. >> governor o'malley has been successful. >> julius henson is accused of fraud. 11 news caught up with henson before is a trial was set to begin in february. he said the case against him should be thrown out. >> basically, the state made a mistake in bringing this case, and we will prove it. , paulormer ehrlich aide sa schurick, was...
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republicans are playing dirty tricks with robocalls in wisconsin. state senator lena taylor wants an investigation. stay with us. we're right back. recently, students from 31 countries took part in a science test. the top academic performers surprised some people. so did the country that came in 17th place. let's raise the bar and elevate our academic standards. let's do what's best for our students-by investing in our teachers. let's solve this. [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors... and our communities... america's beverage companies have created a wide range of new choices. developing smaller portion sizes and more low- & no-calorie beverages... adding clear calorie labels so you know exactly what you're choosing... and in schools, replacing full-calorie soft drinks with lower-calorie options. with more choices and fewer calories, america's beverage companies are delivering. >>> coming up, will today's high voert turnout be enough to defeat the massive amounts of outside cash raised by governor walker? i'll talk with lee sanders
republicans are playing dirty tricks with robocalls in wisconsin. state senator lena taylor wants an investigation. stay with us. we're right back. recently, students from 31 countries took part in a science test. the top academic performers surprised some people. so did the country that came in 17th place. let's raise the bar and elevate our academic standards. let's do what's best for our students-by investing in our teachers. let's solve this. [ male announcer ] for our families... our...
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. >> julius henson admits developing robocalls at the claims was designed to encourage voting. the prosecution says it was -- says it had no authority line. henson said paul schurick approve the robocalls, went out to 100,000 voters in baltimore city. paul schurick was found guilty of election rocks and the sentence included 30 days of home detention and 500 hours of community service. he also told jurors that voter turnout is the most important element in any election. >> all campaigns finally depend on turnout. hopefully your side gets more votes than the other side. that is democracy in america. to say that it is something illegal about that or something underhanded about that is simply not true. >> julius henson believes the case against him has been political. attorney was in court, but schurick was not. the agreement was reached that if schurick was to testify, he would say that he authorized that robocalls. gary sims, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a big revolution today in washington. federal officials said the terrorist bomb plot revealed yesterday was disrupted because the cia h
. >> julius henson admits developing robocalls at the claims was designed to encourage voting. the prosecution says it was -- says it had no authority line. henson said paul schurick approve the robocalls, went out to 100,000 voters in baltimore city. paul schurick was found guilty of election rocks and the sentence included 30 days of home detention and 500 hours of community service. he also told jurors that voter turnout is the most important element in any election. >> all...
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senate seat that's resulted in qqestionabbe robocalls eing made. take a listen... lets electta real conservative thanks for listening beep beep 6 :36 that call hassled candidate to file a complaint with the federal eleetion commissiin. dan bongino believes the call violated federal campaign aw by failing to include the reeuired disclaimer. in the call.... the woman acccses english being the official language. ((wipe-sot))(bonginn) 11:42:19 it seems to be a an effort to llre reppblican voters to hhs ssde(butt- bite) 12:45:45 all the robo calls activityywe do in the campaign know if it waa inadvertant or inteetional thattit was somehow cut ff :55 ((joy)) the f-e-c ccmplaint ps the latest jaa in an incrrasingly nasty brawllfor second place in the u.s. bongino an sobhaniiare running &pagainst incumbent senator ben cardin. ardin is favored to fox 45 news at 5::0.y lepola marylanders... decide... several... ballot &ptomorrow.../. parriige.governor... e o'malley... joined supporterr... of... queetion voters... to approve... the 3 marriage equality... vote
senate seat that's resulted in qqestionabbe robocalls eing made. take a listen... lets electta real conservative thanks for listening beep beep 6 :36 that call hassled candidate to file a complaint with the federal eleetion commissiin. dan bongino believes the call violated federal campaign aw by failing to include the reeuired disclaimer. in the call.... the woman acccses english being the official language. ((wipe-sot))(bonginn) 11:42:19 it seems to be a an effort to llre reppblican voters to...
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why another robocalls case is now the center of debate. plus the debate over increase in the state gas tax. what state comptroller peter franchot has to say about the governor's proposal. these stories and more when you [ male announcer ] at green giant we know nature gives us the most nutritious of gifts. but only when they are ready to be given. that's why green giant picks vegetables at their peak. ...and freezes them fast, locking in nutrients ...for you to unwrap. ♪ ho, ho, ho. green giant those five food groups sound a whole lot better when you put them in a taco shell instead of a pyramid. old el paso. when you gotta have mexican. x. i don't know if you are a member two years ago, we were all digging out from snowmageddon. getting to the hospital was quite a challenge. we caught up with all the people who played a role in bringing it may be ilan -- baby milan into the world. >> it is a reunion two years in the making for the cut or family of columbia. >> we are thankful and grateful to them. >> tiffany was pregnant with their daug
why another robocalls case is now the center of debate. plus the debate over increase in the state gas tax. what state comptroller peter franchot has to say about the governor's proposal. these stories and more when you [ male announcer ] at green giant we know nature gives us the most nutritious of gifts. but only when they are ready to be given. that's why green giant picks vegetables at their peak. ...and freezes them fast, locking in nutrients ...for you to unwrap. ♪ ho, ho, ho. green...
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. >>> she is the voice behind the controversial robocall. on election night, 2010. now she's the star witness in the case against her boss. political consultant, julius henson. derek valcourt has more on what rhonda russell said in court today. >> reporter: well, rhonda russell has immunity in change for -- exchange for her testimony. and today, she told jurors, she was following her boss's orders when she was following that robocall. >> reporter: it was rhonda russell's voice, heard by thousands of democrats in a 2010 election night robocall, suggesting that martin o'paly was winning and there was no need to go vote. >> we're okay. relax. >> reporter: she said the call was intended to be a form of reverse psychology, meant to inspire votes for republican bob ehrlich. >> that's what was the motivation, by my boss, julius henson. that's what he told me. >> but prosecutors say that robocall was really intended to suppress voter turnout, since it did not contain the legally required tag line, identifying it was paid for by the ehrlich campaign. on the stand, russell ac
. >>> she is the voice behind the controversial robocall. on election night, 2010. now she's the star witness in the case against her boss. political consultant, julius henson. derek valcourt has more on what rhonda russell said in court today. >> reporter: well, rhonda russell has immunity in change for -- exchange for her testimony. and today, she told jurors, she was following her boss's orders when she was following that robocall. >> reporter: it was rhonda russell's...
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the robocall trial continues. >> danger on the front law. the warn -- lawn. the warning police have about bottle bombs. that story is coming up. >> republicans go to the polls in three for states tomorrow. coming up, the biggest focus of the campaign today, who will be mitt romney's running mate. >> if you're about the head out for your monday morning commute, so far no delays, but we'll check out your speed sensors in a few. >> she was part of the 1996 olympics gave magnificent 7, dominique daws joins us talking about the london games coming up in two months. stay tuned, we'll be right back. so, ah, your seat good? got the mirrors all adjusted? you can see everything ok? just stay off the freeways, all right? i don't want you going out on those yet. mmm-hmm. and just leave your phone in your purse. i don't want you texting, all right? daddy...ok! ok, here you go. be careful. thanks dad. call me -- but not while you're driving. ♪ [ dad ] we knew this day was coming. that's why we bought a subaru. ♪ >>> it is 6:30, the sun is up and shining brightly, highl
the robocall trial continues. >> danger on the front law. the warn -- lawn. the warning police have about bottle bombs. that story is coming up. >> republicans go to the polls in three for states tomorrow. coming up, the biggest focus of the campaign today, who will be mitt romney's running mate. >> if you're about the head out for your monday morning commute, so far no delays, but we'll check out your speed sensors in a few. >> she was part of the 1996 olympics gave...
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. >> the man behind the robocalls. july julius when -- jewel julius henson excuse us, while we change into something more comfortable. cool. introducing, the square sunnyd bottle. >>> 22 minutes past 6:00. in just a few hours julius henson will learn his fate in the robocall election scandal. this morning he sits down only with wjz for his first indepth interview since he was convicted. he opens up about the ugly side of maryland politics. >> julius henson makes no apologies for the election night robocall he wrote to help republican bob urlik in his mid to beat martin o'malley. >> it was a clean call. >> democrat s called it dirty. maryland's attorney general and the state prosecutor went after him. >> why do you think they did that? >> unhappy, bitter, efl. >> evil -- evil. >> henson tells me he believes his prosecution was politically motivated. >> it was about trying to do something to do something who worked for a republican who should only work for democrats in their view. >> who do you think is behind this? >> t
. >> the man behind the robocalls. july julius when -- jewel julius henson excuse us, while we change into something more comfortable. cool. introducing, the square sunnyd bottle. >>> 22 minutes past 6:00. in just a few hours julius henson will learn his fate in the robocall election scandal. this morning he sits down only with wjz for his first indepth interview since he was convicted. he opens up about the ugly side of maryland politics. >> julius henson makes no...
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thousands of illegal robocalls to maryland voters. >> tonight, a million-dollar fine. and reaction from the man ordered to pay it. >> hello, everybody. i'm denise koch. and i'm mary bubala, in for vic carter. here's what people are talking about tonight. >> $1 million. that is the punishment from the federal judge against the man behind the controversial 2010 election night robocalls. de
thousands of illegal robocalls to maryland voters. >> tonight, a million-dollar fine. and reaction from the man ordered to pay it. >> hello, everybody. i'm denise koch. and i'm mary bubala, in for vic carter. here's what people are talking about tonight. >> $1 million. that is the punishment from the federal judge against the man behind the controversial 2010 election night robocalls. de
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controversial robocall election night. derek valcourt is covering this. >> reporter: henson is pointing the finger in this case. originally, bob ehrlich's campaign had blamed julius henson for the legal troubles related to that robocall. now on trial, henson blames the ehrlich campaign. >> reporter: political consultant julius henson admits he wrote the now-infamous robocall, suggesting that they need not vote because governor o'malley had already won. >> we're okay. relax. >> the calls did not say don't vote. the calls did not say the election is over. >> reporter: the robocall also did not require the legally required tag line, identifying that it was really from the ehrlich campaign. henson told wjz today, he blames ehrlich's campaign for that omission. >> i told them to put the tag on it. they refused. i sent it to someone else for a second look. they still refused. so why was a responsible for a decision that was not mine to make? >> reporter: his defense says henson had been thrown under the buzz and left holding the
controversial robocall election night. derek valcourt is covering this. >> reporter: henson is pointing the finger in this case. originally, bob ehrlich's campaign had blamed julius henson for the legal troubles related to that robocall. now on trial, henson blames the ehrlich campaign. >> reporter: political consultant julius henson admits he wrote the now-infamous robocall, suggesting that they need not vote because governor o'malley had already won. >> we're okay. relax....
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jurors deliberate the fate of the consultant accused in the robocalls scandal. >> when a verdict could come down. >>> hello, again. >> here's what people are talking about today, a jury is back for a second delay of deliberations against one of the two men accused of sending misleading robocalls to voters in 2010. political consultant julius henson waits to learn his fate. >> reporter: the jury has been examining this case for about 4 hours. they are trying to determine if those calls amounted to election fraud. >> julius henson remains con confident a jury will clear him of any wrong doing he wrote and sent on behalf of bob urlik. >> vend indication is a great thing. i would say that i'm fort fied by tens of thousands of people praying all over this country and we'll be victorious. >> the state prosecutor built his case trying to convince jurors that they conspired together to trick african american voters into staying home on election night. they're robocall sounded like it was coming from democrats saying they were already winning, even though the polls hadn't closed. >> relax, ever
jurors deliberate the fate of the consultant accused in the robocalls scandal. >> when a verdict could come down. >>> hello, again. >> here's what people are talking about today, a jury is back for a second delay of deliberations against one of the two men accused of sending misleading robocalls to voters in 2010. political consultant julius henson waits to learn his fate. >> reporter: the jury has been examining this case for about 4 hours. they are trying to...
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he scribbled day robocall message on a mcdonald's napkin. cols one out to voters in baltimore city and prince george's county implying the race was over even though the polls were still open. he maintains he did not run the show, he was an adviser. >> i told them to correct -- i told them the correct thing to do. they refuse to do it. >> the jury said because he knew better, he should have done the right thing anyway. >> you have to follow the election laws. he must follow them to the letter. >> prosecutors declare they are pleased by the verdict. >> we thought it was the right thing to bring the case. >> coming up, what he believes he deserves a retrial. >> an investigation is under way into what sparked the house fire late this morning. we were over the scene just after 10:30 along the 900 block of chester en route. police had to climb up on the roof -- chester road. police had to climb up on the roof of the building. it took them about 45 minutes to get everything under control. >> baltimore county police are looking for two suspects in c
he scribbled day robocall message on a mcdonald's napkin. cols one out to voters in baltimore city and prince george's county implying the race was over even though the polls were still open. he maintains he did not run the show, he was an adviser. >> i told them to correct -- i told them the correct thing to do. they refuse to do it. >> the jury said because he knew better, he should have done the right thing anyway. >> you have to follow the election laws. he must follow...
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he wrote of the message of the robocall that implied the race was over. henson as he is elated by the verdict. >> the most serious charge was conspiring to keep african american voters,. the own witness showed that as a result of the robocalls, it motivated people to go out and vote. prosecutors had claimed that robocalls were intended to keep african american voters at home. they still believe all of the charges were appropriate. >> we thought it was the right to been to bring the case and the charges we did. we respect the verdict. >> his conviction carries a possible one-year sentence in jail. he and his attorney want a new trial on the grounds of free speech. sentencing is scheduled for june 13. >> officials at a local elementary school are on alert after reports of a man on school grounds. students reported seeing a man on campus this afternoon. one student says he was near the curls bathroom while another says he was inside the bathroom. the school sent a note to the family. this is a copy of the letter sent home to parents. the school, police -- ca
he wrote of the message of the robocall that implied the race was over. henson as he is elated by the verdict. >> the most serious charge was conspiring to keep african american voters,. the own witness showed that as a result of the robocalls, it motivated people to go out and vote. prosecutors had claimed that robocalls were intended to keep african american voters at home. they still believe all of the charges were appropriate. >> we thought it was the right to been to bring the...
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election night robocall scandal. will paul suric get jail time. >>> ethics and the general assembly. i'm mike hellgren in annapolis. what lawmakers believe should happen to senator ulysses currie. >>> george huguely's defense comes to a sudden halt. i'm adam may. we'll explain the delay and the strong opinions people in this town have about the case so far. that's coming up. >>> rain moving out. how is the weekend shaping up? don't miss the first warning forecast. >> wjz eyewitness news at 6:00 starts now. >>> schurick sentenced. he was found guilty of trying to manipulate maryland voters. >> tonight, paul schurick sentenced and his explanations for his actions. >> hello, everyone. i'm vic carter. >> and i'm denise koch. here's what people are talking about tonight. >> the man who ran bob ehrlich's campaign will not
election night robocall scandal. will paul suric get jail time. >>> ethics and the general assembly. i'm mike hellgren in annapolis. what lawmakers believe should happen to senator ulysses currie. >>> george huguely's defense comes to a sudden halt. i'm adam may. we'll explain the delay and the strong opinions people in this town have about the case so far. that's coming up. >>> rain moving out. how is the weekend shaping up? don't miss the first warning forecast....
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robocall complaints, even higher. even larger percentage than they were the year before, not surprisingly. if you look back over a two-year period, the line essentially looks like this. and everyone knows if you're getting more calls, obviously we're getting more complaints, people are getting angry about it, and we use those complaints to find the bad guys, and so what we do, we're targeting and trying to figure out who we're going to go after. one of the biggest things we consider is who can we good after to stop the most number of calls? what will have the biggest impact for who we go after? for instance, a case that recently connect, we filed against a company called asia pacific, and we know that company had made over 2-1/2 billion robocalls, 2-1/2 billion. lots of other companies we filed against make lots and lots of calls. so we figure out who we're going after, we take complaints, take information from the complaints, and try to figure out who will stop the most number of calls. we talk about complaint figure
robocall complaints, even higher. even larger percentage than they were the year before, not surprisingly. if you look back over a two-year period, the line essentially looks like this. and everyone knows if you're getting more calls, obviously we're getting more complaints, people are getting angry about it, and we use those complaints to find the bad guys, and so what we do, we're targeting and trying to figure out who we're going to go after. one of the biggest things we consider is who can...
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. >>> deliberations continue now in the julius henson robocall trial. derek valcourt is at the mitchell courthouse, where the political consultant waits to learn his fate. >> reporter: in all, the jury has been deliberating for eight hours now, as they try to determine whether those controversial robocalls amounted to election fraud. >> reporter: julius henson remains confident they jury will acquit him for the robocalls he wrote for bob ehrlich. >> vindication is a great thing. and i would just say that i'm fortified by tens of thousands of people praying all over this country. >> reporter: but state prosecutor emit daffit built his case, trying to convince jurors that henson and paul schurick conspired together in order to convince african americans to stay home from voting election night. >> relax. everything is fine. the only thing left is to watch it on tv tonight. >> reporter: henson maintains the calls were a legitimate reverse-psychology tactic, meant to inspire votes for ehrlich. and they claim he was just doing what they wanted when he left of
. >>> deliberations continue now in the julius henson robocall trial. derek valcourt is at the mitchell courthouse, where the political consultant waits to learn his fate. >> reporter: in all, the jury has been deliberating for eight hours now, as they try to determine whether those controversial robocalls amounted to election fraud. >> reporter: julius henson remains confident they jury will acquit him for the robocalls he wrote for bob ehrlich. >> vindication is a...
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. >> deliberations resume in the robocall trial of julius henson. he is accused of trying to suppress the african-american vote by issuing a robocall telling voters that democrats had already won -- hours before a winner had been declared. he said he's being punished. >> in politics, if you want to be in a club or the martin o'malley club, i did not want to be in a club. i just want to help people get elected. >> he blames paul schurick. prosecutors have dropped more than half of the charges against the people accused in an assault of a terrorist. the state's attorney's office has decided to drop 13 of the 24 charges against the suspects. a tourist was beaten and robbed and this was all on camera. famousember of a daredevil family performed a daring stunt. scene was captured and broadcast live. nik made the crossing with relative ease. he will attempt to walk across niagara falls next month. >> was that a true hitch? everybody all went, "oh!" but he was ok. it was live tv -- it was great live tv. >> which side of the scale seems to be winning out. >
. >> deliberations resume in the robocall trial of julius henson. he is accused of trying to suppress the african-american vote by issuing a robocall telling voters that democrats had already won -- hours before a winner had been declared. he said he's being punished. >> in politics, if you want to be in a club or the martin o'malley club, i did not want to be in a club. i just want to help people get elected. >> he blames paul schurick. prosecutors have dropped more than half...
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. >> a new twist in the robocalls case. a former bob ehrlich associate -- julius henson is talking about another robocalls call the case that it was not brought to trial. he raised questions about the motive of the case, asking why go after this robocalls and not one in another race in the same election. jury selection in the hands and trial could begin tomorrow. jury selection is not complete in the murder trial of george huguely, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, maryland native yeardley love. the prosecution is expected to present their opening statement tomorrow. lowell melser has the latest from charlottesville. >> after two ruling days, we finally reached that magic number at around 6:30 this evening. 28 potential jurors were chosen. they will return to charlottesville circuit court tomorrow where they will be whittled down to a jury of 12 with three alternates. after that, it is opening statements and the trial officially kicks off. a half-hour early start this morning in the george huguely and murder tria
. >> a new twist in the robocalls case. a former bob ehrlich associate -- julius henson is talking about another robocalls call the case that it was not brought to trial. he raised questions about the motive of the case, asking why go after this robocalls and not one in another race in the same election. jury selection in the hands and trial could begin tomorrow. jury selection is not complete in the murder trial of george huguely, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, maryland...
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. >> reporter: the jury found hinson not guilty of charges against him for the robocall he wrote for herlich's campaign. hinson argued the robocall was reverse psychology and jurors agreed there was nothing illegal about it. >> when it comes down to dealing with voters and everyone is trying to get folks on their side, it's a tactic. you know you see it in the media every day. >> reporter: but the robocall did not receive the paid for remark. hinson says he left it out at his customer request. >> i told them the correct thing to do, they refused to do it. >> reporter: they found him not guilty of actually leaving it off. the jury forewoman said jurors felt an experienced consultant like hinson should have known better. >> he already knew. he should not have put his consultant job on the line like that. >> reporter: he will put his word against fighting same-sex marriage in maryland. >> hinson faces a possibility of up to a year in jail and up to $1,000 in fines when he is sentenced june 15th. >>> a maryland toddler nearly drowns left alone in a bathtub. tonight that child is alive th
. >> reporter: the jury found hinson not guilty of charges against him for the robocall he wrote for herlich's campaign. hinson argued the robocall was reverse psychology and jurors agreed there was nothing illegal about it. >> when it comes down to dealing with voters and everyone is trying to get folks on their side, it's a tactic. you know you see it in the media every day. >> reporter: but the robocall did not receive the paid for remark. hinson says he left it out at his...